Modern medicine is sometimes called Western medicine. The approach of modern medicine is scientific and specific. On the other hand, we call Eastern medicine as alternative medicine. The approach of alternative medicine is more spiritual and holistic. Modern medicine emphasize is on synthetic aids such as drugs. Alternative medicine recognizes the potency of natural remedies such as herbs. Most doctors will simply dismiss Eastern medicine as simply an outdated and superstitious form of treating diseases.
The success and effectiveness of modern medicine cannot be denied. Nonetheless, there are still diseases that modern medicine cannot cure. When hope for health recovery becomes dim, most people resort to alternative healing. Surprisingly, some alternative healing techniques do work miracles. This is largely because of the principle of alternative medicine of helping the body heal itself rather than directly combating the disease.
Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases. Cancer occurs when the cells of the body stop to die.
Cancer cells grow exponentially and also invade neighboring cells. Cancer cells kill healthy cells. This is like the body turning against itself.
Cancer is incurable in its advance stage but can be treated when it is still beginning to develop. The modern medicine strategies to combat cancer are surgery,
x-ray radiation treatment and chemo therapy. Meanwhile,
alternative medicine’s approach to cancer treatment is usually immune system boosting through proper nutrition and herbal supplements. Meditation is also utilized to condition the mind to will the self-healing of the body. Some therapists may also use acupuncture to relieve pain.
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